Incident Update Shelly Fire

Date:
07/06/2024
Time:
10:25 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Shelly Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
Shelly Lake, Marble Mountain Wilderness
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Siskiyou
Administration Unit
Klamath National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
517
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Yesterday, crews were deployed to two helispots west of the fire, near Shelly Lake, and another crew further east. Their primary objectives were to scout the area for opportunities to establish a ridgetop holding line and work closely along the fire's perimeter to contain it within its current boundaries. Plans are also underway to set up spike camps and provide logistical support using mule trains.

Today, crews will focus on constructing handlines and clearing brush along roadways. Additionally, crews alongside a dozer will open Babs Fork Road and clear brush in preparation for potential fire movement eastward, driven by changing wind conditions.

California Interagency Incident Management Team 12, led by Incident Commander Matt Conklin, will take command of the Shelly Fire at 6:00 PM today.